NASA NTRS · 19720020816
Evaluation of the thin deformable active optics mirror concept
Abstract
The active optics concept using a thin deformable mirror has been successfully demonstrated using a 30 in. diameter, 1/2 in. thick mirror and a 61 point matrix of forces for alignment. Many of the problems associated with the design, fabrication, and launch of large aperture diffraction-limited astronomical telescopes have been resolved and experimental data created that can provide accurate predictions of performance in orbit.
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Robertson, H. J.. 1972-06-01. Evaluation of the thin deformable active optics mirror concept. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720020816
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